The International Cricket Council (ICC) is closely monitoring the construction of the three venues for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in February and March. There were no concerns expressed by the International Cricket Council delegations about the progress of the stadiums.
Pakistan is set to host the prestigious white-ball event for the first time since co-hosting the ODI World Cup in 1996. However, it has been reported that the three venues designated for the Champions Trophy are still under construction and upgrades, in despite the fact that there is only one month left until the event starts.
PCB assures fans, spectators and media ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
National Stadium in Karachi, Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host matches. These locations must be fully completed and handed over to the ICC by February 12, 2025. However, construction and upgrades, which began in August 2024, are experiencing delays.
On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board shared updates on the progress of the renovation at the three venues. This announcement came amid reports suggesting the cricket board was struggling to complete the renovation in time, raising concerns about the set's fulfillment. program.
The PCB “assured fans, spectators and the media that all the upgrade works have progressed as per schedule and will be completed on or around the stipulated timelines”.
ICC is closely overseeing the construction of all three locations
The ICC is closely monitoring the progress of the construction of the three Champions Trophy venues. According to a report by Sports Tak, ICC delegations have not raised any concerns so far.
“The ICC is closely monitoring the construction of all three venues. So far there have been no concerns raised by ICC delegations. There are always contingency plans available for tournaments like these, but these will not be needed,” a source said. close to development stated Sports Tak.
The teams are expected to arrive in Pakistan from February 12 onwards
The responsibility for site preparation, including pitches, rests with the host, but the ICC grounds manager oversees the work if necessary. Pakistan has set a new deadline to complete the location on January 25, which was initially December 31. The ICC support period is scheduled to begin on January 12.
The teams are expected to arrive in Pakistan from February 12 for the Champions Trophy. new zealand will likely be the first team to arrive as they will be playing in the opening match of the mega-tournament. Bangladesh, along with Team Indiawill travel to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for their opening match on February 20.
Team India will play a practice match in Dubai, although the date and opponent are yet to be confirmed. Dubai is the neutral venue of the tournament under the hybrid model, where all India's matches and one semi-final will be played.
Gaddafi Stadium will host both the second semi-final and the final. If India qualify for the Champions Trophy final, it will be played in Dubai.
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